Afternoon Brief, November 11

Afternoon Brief
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
TRENDING STORY
Stoller Wine Group President Named a 2027 Executive of the Year
Portland Business Journal recognizes Gary Mortensen for the second time, highlighting his leadership among top executives across Oregon and Southwest Washington…
M. A. Silva USA
FEATURED ARTICLE
Beyond the Booking Fee: How Wineries Can Make Private Events More Profitable
Private events can be a valuable revenue stream for wineries, but a full booking calendar doesn’t necessarily translate into higher profits. Staffing, setup costs, wine service, and disruptions to regular tasting room operations can quickly erode an event’s profitability…
Wine Industry Network
Commerce7
TODAY’S NEWS
Financial Experts Highlight Reason for Wine Industry to Celebrate–in Moderation
After the opening session at the 2026 Wine Industry Financial Symposium, there are two things financial experts want you to know: No, the wine industry has not hit bottom, but there are signs pointing to recovery being closer than one might think…
Napa Vineyard Company Lists Temporary Layoffs
A temporary layoff affects 91 workers in Napa as employers across Napa and Sonoma counties report job cuts and closures…
GoFundMe Launched for Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier, Following Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
September SipSource® Data Shows Spirits Declines Easing, While Wine Remains Under Pressure
Allison Jordan on How California Is Taking Sustainability to Another Level
Shannon Family of Wines Celebrates 30 Years of Family, Farming and Exceptional Wine
Interluxe Auctions Announces $10.92 Million Sale of The Spring Mountain Estate and Juslyn Vineyards
At Winejobs.com’s 2026 Summit, HR Refocuses on Its Humanity
Wine Spectator Announces New Tasting Assignments for 2027
Australian Wine Benefits from Canada’s Boycott of US Imports
How Paper Foils and Luxury Can Thrive in Symbiosis on Bottles of Sparkling Wine
Another Red-Hot Vintage for Bordeaux
The World’s Best New Zealand Wines of 2026
ATPGroup
PROMOTED EVENT
What the Midterm Results Mean for the Wine Industry
Dr. Dave McCuan, our own political scientist whose election analysis attracts national and international media attention, will help make sense of the political landscape and what the midterm results may signal. Dr. Rob Eyler, the North Bay’s most recognizable economist, will bring the economic picture into focus…
Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University
BLOGS
A UV Fungus-Fighting Robot Was Just Named One of Time’s Best Inventions of 2026, and We Got to Test One
25 Years Later
The Guest Who Came for the Company
Grape Escape: Tabora Farm & Winery in Dundee, New York
The Many Sins of Wine Critics
HOBO Data Loggers
WINE INDUSTRY CAREERS
Senior Accountant
Rack & Riddle – Healdsburg, CA
Learning & Development Trainer
Gallo Glass Company – Modesto, CA
Wine & Spirits Specialist
Brown Bag Beverage – San Diego, CA
More Wine Industry Jobs
Gusmer Enterprises
PEOPLE
Podcast Episode 32: Beauty in the Real Moments with Jimmy Hayes & Glass with a Grower: Jean-Charles Boisset
Dr. Frank Winery VP Lauds Hospitality Manager Who Is ‘Always Thinking About What We Can Do Next’
Wines of Ontario Welcomes Chantal Suthons as New Marketing Director
Five Questions with Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli and Angela Marotta: Building a Legacy of Wine, Family, and Hospitality at Two Sisters Vineyards
Charlotte Newton Awarded Dux of the 2026 Len Evans Tutorial
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
NORTH COAST WINE INDUSTRY EXPO
North Coast Wine Industry Expo Exhibitors Guide
The North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) trade show floor hosts 250 exhibitors in two buildings plus exterior exhibits. To help you find what’s relevant and interesting to you the Wine Industry Advisor has put together an Exhibitors Guide…
Clevertech North America Reinforces Its Commitment to Wine Industry Success as 2026 WIN Expo Presenting Sponsor
Premier Grapevine Nursery
Ramondin Capsules and Inspiral Screwcaps Since 1890, Quality and Trust
Remote Monitoring and Control for Vineyards and Farms. Visit Ranch Systems at Booth 426
North Coast Wine Industry Expo
WIN MARKETPLACE – GRAPES, BULK WINE & MORE
Cinsault from Dry Creek Valley – Grapes
Estate Grown & Vinted Pinot Noir – Bulk Wine
BioSystems SPICA v1 – Admeo
Turnkey Pacific Northwest Vineyard/Winery/B&B/Home 9.65 Acres!
More Marketplace Listings
ProWein
SUPPLIER NEWS
Commerce7 Upgrades Reservations, Giving Wineries More Powerful Tools to Manage the Guest Experience
4 Questions to Ask When Selecting an Egg-Shaped Fermentation Vessel
Attend Our Trial Tasting at WIN Expo December 3
Four Shipping Workflow Checks for the Holiday Season
More Supplier News
Vinexpo America | Drinks America
VINEYARD & WINERY
Eberle Winery to Raise Funds for Honor Flight on Veterans Day
Lost and Found at Durell Vineyard
Practical Uses of Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts in the Cellar
Pasqua Wines Keeps Investing in Groundbreaking Visions
Kent Winemaker Turns to Carbon Capture Technology
Goshen Logistics

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